In this episode, we are talking to Mr Helmut Hertzog, General Manager at SAREBI (South African Renewable Energy Business Incubator).

Helmut boasts over 20 years of strategy and business development as well as a diverse background which led him to work in the South African Renewable Energy Sector where he helps renewable energy professionals and entrepreneurs to start and manage successful businesses in the various facets of this sector.  local communities to create scalable and lasting positive change for water conservation in South Africa.

*This podcast episode was funded by a grant from the United States Department of State. The opinions, findings, and conclusions stated herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.”

In this episode, we are talking to Mr Siviwe Babane, Research Technician and Hatchery Manager at the Agricultural Research Council of South Africa. Siviwe is a champion for the environment and works extensively to create awareness about the importance and benefits of aquaculture for a sustainable source of fish for the future!

We talk about his experience working in the aquaculture and sustainable agriculture fields and the diverse activities that he undertakes to increase the benefits of sustainable aquaculture for more communities throughout SA.

*This podcast episode was funded by a grant from the United States Department of State. The opinions, findings, and conclusions stated herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.”

In this episode we are talking to Dr Roderick Juba, Postdoctoral Researcher at Water Research Commission.

We talk about his experience working in the South African Conservation Ecology and Water sectors and his insights about working with local communities to create scalable and lasting positive change for water conservation in South Africa.

*This podcast episode was funded by a grant from the United States Department of State. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.”

In this episode we are talking to Dr Henry Roman, Director: Environmental Services and Technologies at the Department of Science and Innovation. 

We talk about his experience working in Water and Waste Research as well as Development and Innovation (RDI) Roadmaps and his journey into capacity building and research as well as his contribution to building a circular economy in South Africa.

*This podcast episode was funded by a grant from the United States Department of State. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.”

In this episode we are talking to Kushinga Kambarami, Green Building Consultant at IFC and Property Development Manager at Similan Consult. Kushinga is an enthusiastic advocate and champion for green buildings in South Africa!

We talk about his experience working in the green building industry and his many activities that he undertakes in his inspiring career.

*This podcast episode was funded by a grant from the United States Department of State. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.”

In this episode we are talking to Elize Hattingh, Sustainability Specialist with a Masters in Sustainable Development. Elize has a focus on Local Green Entrepreneurs MSMEs (youth and women). Her key interests include strategy development, stakeholder engagement, high impact projects for the green economy and policy research.

We talk about her experience working in sustainable development and her journey into capacity building and research. 

*This podcast episode was funded by a grant from the United States Department of State. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.”